Job Details

Project Manager – Civil / Utility Infrastructure

San Francisco Bay Area | On-site

A well-established Bay Area contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver complex public-works and utility infrastructure projects across San Francisco and surrounding municipalities.

While the firm operates as an electrical contractor, a significant portion of its work is civil and utility-focused, including joint trench, underground infrastructure, roadway excavation, and coordination with multiple utility owners and city agencies.

This role is ideal for a Project Manager with a strong civil construction and field management background, ideally paired with experience working alongside electrical or utility contractors.

Role Overview

The Project Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of public-works infrastructure projects, from preconstruction and planning through execution, closeout, and client coordination. The role is hands-on and field-driven, requiring close collaboration with superintendents, engineers, subcontractors, inspectors, and municipal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities.

Project Management & Delivery

• Manage multiple active public-works projects simultaneously
• Develop and maintain project schedules, phasing plans, and work sequencing
• Oversee subcontractors, suppliers, and internal field crews
• Lead coordination with city agencies, inspectors, and utility owners
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget

Civil & Utility Construction Focus

• Manage scopes including:
• Joint trench and underground utility installations
• Conduit, duct bank, and vault construction
• Roadway excavation, backfill, and restoration
• Utility coordination (power, communications, fiber, traffic systems)
• Coordinate work in active streets and dense urban environments
• Support constructability reviews and field problem-solving

Cost Control & Commercial Management

• Track budgets, production rates, and cost forecasts
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and pay applications
• Review invoices and support monthly cost reporting
• Assist with estimating and bid support for upcoming work

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in construction project management
• Strong background in civil construction, electrical engineering, public works, or utility infrastructure
• Experience managing street work, underground utilities, or joint trench projects preferred
• Experience working with electrical or utility contractors is a strong plus
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Strong understanding of construction scheduling, cost control, and field operations
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and utility drawings
• Proficiency with MS Office; experience with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar tools preferred
• Valid driver's license and willingness to be on-site regularly

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $120,000 – $160,000 DOE
• Eligible for annual performance bonuses
• (Flexibility for strong candidates starting around $110,000)
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• 401(k)
• Health and dental insurance
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays
• Clear long-term career progression